Julian Green scored in his second consecutive USMNT match, but it was not enough as New Zealand clawed back an equaliser.

Few players stood out against New Zealand says ESPN FC's Taylor Twellman, with only Sacha Kljestan showing any spark.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As much as conceding a late goal and settling for a 1-1 draw with New Zealand in Tuesday's friendly in the nation's capital was a letdown for the U.S. national team ahead of the Hex, the last 10 days were worthwhile for coach Jurgen Klinsmann and his players.

This match and last week's 2-0 win in Cuba were played with an eye on Mexico and Costa Rica when the final round of World Cup qualifying begins next month, of course. So while Klinsmann lamented the result in his opening...

Julian Green scored in his second consecutive USMNT match, but it was not enough as New Zealand clawed back an equaliser.

WASHINGTON -- Julian Green scored his second goal in two matches, before Monty Patterson's equalizer forced the United States to settle for a 1-1 draw in a friendly against New Zealand on Tuesday night.

Lynden Gooch made his U.S. debut as a second-half substitute in a match played exactly a month before the Americans face Mexico to open their final round of World Cup qualifying on Nov. 11.

Goalkeeper William Yarbrough kept New Zealand scoreless over 45 minutes in his first international start and...

Julian Green scored in his second consecutive USMNT match, but it was not enough as New Zealand clawed back an equaliser.

Few players stood out against New Zealand says ESPN FC's Taylor Twellman, with only Sacha Kljestan showing any spark.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The United States and New Zealand played to a 1-1 tie on Tuesday night in a friendly match at RFK Stadium in the Americans' final tune-up before facing Mexico and Costa Rica to kick off the final round of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Julian Green scored in the 27th minute to put the hosts ahead, but Monty Patterson leveled for the visitors late in the second half. Here are three quick thoughts on the match: